• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
• 3-4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, yeast, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter and warm milk together. Pour the milk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon until mixture comes together and forms a rough ball, dough should be fairly sticky. Try not to overwork the dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.

In a large pan over medium heat, heat about 1-inch of vegetable oil (about 360F). Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. When the dough has finished resting, divide it into 8 equal pieces. One at a time, gently pull each piece of dough into a 6-inch circle of even thickness. You can poke a small hole in the middle with a toothpick to help it not inflate too much. Carefully place the dough circle into the hot oil. You can use a pair of tongs to hold down the middle initially to keep it from forming a bowl shape (as it won’t cook evenly inside the dome). Fry until golden brown (about 30 seconds) and then flip over. When the second side is golden brown (about 15-20 seconds), carefully remove the fry bread with tongs and place on the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Use for Navajo Tacos or add butter and honey for a delicious dessert.